APEA PREDICTOR EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWER (100% GUARANTEED PASS) ()

APEA PREDICTOR EXAM QUESTION AND ANSWER (100% GUARANTEED PASS) () .a normal rise in blood sugar as a person's body prepares to wake up due to a release of cortisol and growth hormone - ANSWER-dawn phenomenon .a rare complication of pregnancy characterized by the abnormal growth of trophoblasts, the cells that normally develop into the placenta - ANSWER-molar pregnancy .Alpha fetoprotein screening in pregnancy can help determine the presence of what in pregnancy? - ANSWER-spina bifida and anencephaly .Amenorrhea is considered a risk factor for what? - ANSWER-osteoporosis .An anorexic patient will have a BMI of what? - ANSWER-less than 18 .Anorexia can put you at risk for what? - ANSWER-osteoporosis, amenorrhea, cardiac damage .At what week of pregnancy is the fundus just below the xiphoid process? - ANSWER-week 34 .At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus at the umbilicus? - ANSWER-week 20 .At what week of pregnancy is the fundus of the uterus halfway between the xiphoid process and umbilicus? - ANSWER-week 28 .At what week of pregnancy is the fundus palpable halfway between the pubic symphysis and umbilicus? - ANSWER-week 16 .At what week of pregnancy is the uterus palpable just above the pubic symphysis? - ANSWER-week 12 .Bursitis can be a __________ issue - ANSWER-recurrent .Genu valgum is caused by a problem with what? - ANSWER-the medial collateral ligament; think valgum as in gum makes your knees stick together .Genu varum is caused by a problem with what? - ANSWER-the lateral collateral ligament .Heberden and bouchard's nodes are indicative of what disease process? What about swan neck deformities? - ANSWER-osteoarthritis; rheumatoid arthritis .How can we abort cluster headaches? - ANSWER-calcium or 100% oxygen application .How can you tell between the dawn and somogyi effect? - ANSWER-If the blood sugar level is low at 2 a.m. to 3 a.m., suspect the Somogyi effect. If the blood sugar level is normal or high at 2 a.m. to 3 a.m., it's likely the dawn phenomenon. .How do we diagnose PAD? - ANSWER-an ABI 7; doppler can also be used to diagnose as well but is the second choice .How do we treat a broken clavicle in an infant? - ANSWER-no treatment; it should heal on it's own .How do we treat any rotator cuff injuries? - ANSWER-wear a sling to stabilize the arm and refer to ortho .How do we treat developmental hip dysplasia in a child under 6 months? - ANSWER-Pavlik harness; if older than 6 months may need surgery .How do we treat lupus flares? - ANSWER-steroids .How do we treat Paget's diseease? - ANSWER-bisphosphonates .How do we treat shin splints? - ANSWER-rest and avoidance of exercise until the pain resolves .How do we treat temporal arteritis? - ANSWER-steroids .How do we treat UTIs in a pregnant woman? - ANSWER-can either do penicillin, cephalosporin, or a macrolide (can NOT do doxy or a fluoroquinolone)